En La Ciudad Del Gran Río

Riff's song "En La Ciudad Del Gran Río" paints a vivid picture of a bustling, chaotic city that is both lost and vibrant. The lyrics describe a city that has sacrificed its identity in an attempt to become something else, filled with diagonal streets and avenues that echo with the sounds of broken guitars. This imagery suggests a place that is both musically rich and fragmented, a city that has given up its soul in pursuit of a different dream.

The song contrasts the city's lack of traditional sorrow or lamentation with a different kind of sentiment, one that is perhaps more raw and real. The absence of a 'wall of lamentations' and 'tears for TV' implies a rejection of superficial displays of emotion. Instead, the city is alive with a deeper, more authentic feeling that the singer urges the listener to recognize. This sentiment is further emphasized by the recurring imagery of the 'white totem,' around which both heretics and saints seem to gather, symbolizing a place of convergence for diverse and conflicting elements.

The lyrics also highlight the presence of various 'tribes of different colors' and 'new emissaries of the city of sin,' who wander aimlessly like fallen dice. This suggests a sense of randomness and disorientation, as if the inhabitants are lost in the chaos of the city. Despite the ruins and the awakening of the 'TV nation,' new heroes and heroines emerge, representing hope and resilience. The repeated desire to be born and die in the 'city of the great river' underscores a deep connection to this urban landscape, despite its flaws and challenges. The song captures the essence of urban life, with its mix of despair, hope, and relentless energy.